Interior: Winter whites

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." So said Leonardo da Vinci, and who are we to question a genius? That sentiment might have been designer Colleen McGill's mantra when she redesigned this home for a family relocating from London, England, to Toronto's Rosedale neighbourhood. The design is simple and sophisticated, but glamourous, too. In such a refined space, a little sparkle and polish go a long way.

Foyer The foyer vignette -- an oversize mirror, clean-lined Lucite console and ultramodern chandelier -- instantly creates the fresh, young feel designer Colleen McGill wanted to impart on the traditional architecture, with the chandelier as the punctuation point. The elegant silver punch bowl holds an orchid for an understated seasonal display.